Dalapon
Village of Parks Water System
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.89 ppb | 4 | 4 | 3.89 ppb |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 200 ppb
The legal limit for dalapon, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals published in 1960.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-10 | AD99494 | 3.89 ppb |
| 2014-11-10 | AD99495 | 3.89 ppb |
| 2014-11-10 | AD99494 | 3.89 ppb |
| 2014-11-10 | AD99495 | 3.89 ppb |
| 2016-06-20 | 35250781003 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 35250781003 | ND |
| 2017-09-25 | 35338379002 | ND |
| 2017-09-25 | 35338379003 | ND |
| 2017-09-25 | 35338379002 | ND |
| 2017-09-25 | 35338379003 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 35465473001 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 35465473001 | ND |